Aussie actor Russell Crowe is unlikely to book seats to see a planned musical based on his hit movie, Gladiator. ‘I think I can’t really see that taking off,’ he said. ‘Unless, of course, the tracks are like something by Queen.’

Comeback king John Travolta has recorded a swing version of his Grease hit, Sandy, for a new album of classic tracks that he is working on. He said: ‘I love that song. This arrangement makes me feel young again.’

The nation’s ears have been spared – Gazza has turned down the chance to have his epic single Fog On The Tyne re-released for the World Cup. ‘It’s all just about died down so I won’t want all that again,’ he said.

Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson is planning to star in a remake of 70s cop show Police Women. Apparently, she wants ‘more dramatic parts’.

Ginger actress Nicole Kidman want to make a movie with our very own Joan Collins. ‘I love her,’ she said. ‘She is an icon to women and I never missed Dynasty when I was growing up in Oz.’

The Brit Awards could become interesting again if only they’d let Jarvis Cocker host it. The Disco 2000 singer said: ‘I did more for that event that anyone I know. I put it back on the map and yet I get over looked yearly.’